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Surveying -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Burton H. Boyum History of Surveying Collection

 Collection — Box 1-5
Identifier: MS-036
Abstract Collection, 1980-1994, of Burton H. Boyum's history of surveying material. Boyum was a resident of Ishpeming, Michigan and dedicated much of his time to understanding the art of surveying, past and present, especially within the state of Michigan. Includes Boyum's manuscript for "Eighty Chains," correspondence with William Burt’s family members, surveyors’ notes (including William Burt’s), biographies of William Burt and information on his solar compass as well as books and magazines...
Dates: 1980-1994

Cannon and Cole Families Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-948
Abstract

Collection, 1840-2012, documenting the Cannon and Cole Families.

Dates: 1840-2012